Here's When You Can Pre-Order Your New iPhone From Telstra

In its financial reports, Apple doesn't break down its phone sales per region, but it would be interesting to see how these prices will affect its sales outside of the U.S. It underlines what a powerful franchise Apple has created and that the public's love affair with the iPhone is stronger than ever. And of course, it will run the same iOS 12 software.

Anyone interested in an iPhone Xs or Xs Max will be able to pre-order theirs from 5:01pm AEST on September 14 for shipping on September 21. While the former has an OLED display, Apple has opted for an LCD display for the latter.

All the new features and sensors have no ill effects on battery life, claims Apple. Other than the size, both the models have 3D Touch and HDR. The new Smart HD capabilities with adjustable bokeh are cool though, even though it sounds really similar to the Google Pixel's computational photography. If you're in the market to replace your phone, you may be considering buying the latest and greatest Apple has to offer. Even with all this power, iPhone XR lasts up to an hour and a half longer than iPhone 8 Plus. Both will come in 64GB, 256GB and 512GB sizes. The iPhone XS Max also comes in those threestorage capacities and starts at $1,099.

The aluminium iPhone Xr will launch one week later on Friday, October 26, 2018. Consistent user-hostile behavior on Apple's part does little to earn it any goodwill, and makes me wonder when the headphone jack on the rest of Apple's devices will get the axe. Apple has discontinuedall of its phones that use headphone jacks, and it's no longer including a lightning dongle in the box with phones to allow you to use a traditional headset. Want audio? You can always purchase its $159 AirPods, or some Bluetooth headphones you'll have to regularly charge. The Apple Watch Series 4 now has a 30% larger edge-to-edge display.

The tech giant will live-stream its event on the social media platform for the first time on Wednesday as it looks to draw in a larger audience. The FDA has also approved the Watch for use as a medical device in the US.

It can also detect when you fall by calculating wrist trajectory and other movements and can send that data to an emergency contact.

The watch will also notify you when it detects that your heart rate is too low or that there's an irregular pattern compared to your usual values.

The Face ID in these models is said to work faster this time than last year's iPhone X. Though the headphones got off to a slow start, they have quickly helped Apple capture 26% of the USA wireless headphone market, according to NPD Group.

Hurricane Florence closes in on US east coast
Officials in the potential path of Florence urged people to evacuate their coastal homes and directed drivers away from the coast. Florence is expected to bring tropical storm conditions to North Carolina and SC on Thursday and hurricane conditions on Friday .

Hurricane Florence threatens millions on US East Coast
The National Hurricane Center says storm surge from Hurricane Florence could be up to 13 feet in some areas of North Carolina. US President Donald Trump has authorised emergency measures to free up federal funds to help those responding to the storm.

Trump's Supreme Court nominee on track as Senate hearing ends
And he cleared up any remaining doubt on the second day of his confirmation hearing - despite the fact that nearly no one noticed. It also won't change the fact that he will soon be confirmed as the next associate justice of the Supreme Court.

ICC responds to U.S. sanctions threats
Palestinian-Americans are at risk of being collateral damage in the escalating diplomatic row between Washington and Ramallah. The United Nations General Assembly, however, voted in 2012 to recognize Palestine as what it calls a "member observer state".

Apple reveals larger Apple Watch Series 4
All its data recordings and any noted symptoms are stored in the watch's Health app in a PDF that can be shared with physicians. The Apple Watch Series 4 will be available directly from Apple, either at brick-and-mortar Apple Store locations or online.

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You can watch the livestream of CNET's coverage below, or you can head over there for a liveblog of all the big announcements. One final device we could see unveiled today is a new iPad Pro which could get one of its most radical updates in years.

Expert warnings for Hurricane Florence
The threat of unsafe storm surges of up to 13ft and hurricane force winds across the Carolinas and mid-Atlantic states is high. The litany of weather models vary in where they take the storm, with some going west-southwest and others going northwest.

Florence Moves Toward the Carolinas
It could also unleash a catastrophic storm surge, possibly reaching more than 20ft high, depending on the tides when it hits land. Flooding caused 50 of the 56 US deaths attributed to Floyd and much of the damage , which was estimated at up to $6 billion.

See Hurricane Florence for yourself with these webcams
Next week, when Florence has finally passed the Carolinas and moved into the Ohio Valley, the rain will have been the big story. But if you're interested in seeing what the storm looks like when it approaches, check out the webcams listed below.